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The Housing First Worker will be responsible for coordinating and providing a person centred, strength based support service to create long term sustainable tenancies by empowering customers, increasing independence, and maximising connectivity with the local community.
All activity will be underpinned by the following Housing First Principles:
1. People have the right to a home
2. Flexible support is provided for as long as it is needed
3. Housing and support are separate
4. People have choice and control over all aspects of their lives
5. The service is based upon individual’s strengths, goals, and aspirations
6. An active engagement approach is used
7. A harm reduction approach is used.
Reporting to the Housing First Team Leader, the Housing First Worker is responsible for coordinating and providing a personalised, trauma informed support service to people with complex needs facing multiple exclusion in line with Housing First Principles.
Organisation Context:
Oasis Community Housing (OCH) is a Christian response to homelessness and disadvantage providing housing, support and other specialised services. The support provided aims to develop life skills that will enable people to live successful independent lives.
Oasis Community Housing is part of the Oasis group of charities. The group includes national charities dedicated to education, housing, and campaigning against human trafficking and we work to a common vision of creating communities in which everyone can thrive and reach their God-given potential.
We welcome applicants from all faiths or none, but it is important that all employees understand and sympathise with the Christian vision, ethos, and culture of the organization. However, it will be an 1 occupational requirement that a practising Christian be needed for some specified roles. This will be highlighted in the qualifications section of the job description and will be clearly stated in the job advert.
Oasis Community Housing is a growing charity, with its Central Office in Gateshead.
Duties & Responsibilities:
• To assist the Project Team Leader/senior worker in ensuring holistic (mental, physical, emotional, spiritual) support is provided to people in accordance with the ethos and values of Oasis Community Housing.
• Work with Housing First individuals to help them articulate their goals and aspirations offering personal, therapeutic, and emotional support. The work will be informed by core Housing First principles.
• Undertake comprehensive needs and risk assessments with each allocated resident.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Housing First individuals to enable person centred support, promoting personal choice and wellbeing. This will be done through regular contact, including visits to individuals’ homes and appropriate community settings.
• Be adaptive and flexible, resilient to challenges and rejections, to support the stability and progression of Housing First individuals to achieve personalised outcomes.
• Liaise with accommodation providers and actively encourage Housing First individuals to move into appropriate Housing First accommodation of their choice.
• Identify barriers to acquiring and maintaining accommodation and provide support, including practical help with furniture, benefits advice, budgeting, neighbour relations and liaising with landlords.
• Offer advice, guidance, and support on ways in which substance misuse and other harmful activities can be practiced more safely. This includes anticipating and supporting the reduction of harmful challenges while maximising opportunities.
• Support individuals in attending AA/NA and taking first steps to address their substance misuse issues.
• Be empowered and persistent in advocating for individuals to access all services, including reconciliation work with agencies, if required.
• Develop, maintain and coordinate effective working relationships with external agencies, promoting effective communication for and about individuals ensuring the Housing First project is widely known and promoted.
• Identify cases requiring further help (specialist advice, alternative support) referring and supporting engagement as appropriate.
• Support individuals to access community resources to develop positive peer networks and meaningful leisure opportunities, including social, recreational, sport, faith, learning and arts.
• Regularly review individuals support plans to update, maintain accurate monitoring and evaluation records using InForm, including detailed information on people worked with.
• Actively participate in achieving targets as set by the Housing First senior/Manager.
• Actively engage with supervision with line manager, including review of training needs.
• To be responsible and accountable for the delivery of high-quality support.
• Undertake any other duties consistent with the role.
• To assist in the recording of access to, participation in and evaluation of services; to encourage and facilitate consultation and participation at all levels of service development.
• Supporting in the active participation of people resident in Housing First project design, delivery, and evaluation
• Providing support in the process surrounding the refusal of applicants and move on decisions for Housing First referrals.
• To be involved with, and facilitate, group work activities e.g. Life and Employability Skills Workshops, Social Events, Personal Development Programme activities and keep records of such activities.
• To ensure safeguarding policies and procedures are adhered to in your practices, and that concerns are reported appropriately and expediently.
• To signpost and support people to access other professional services.
Personal Specification/Key Competencies:
Qualifications:
• Relevant qualification to NVQ Level 2 (Desirable)
• Professional qualification in a related field (housing management, social work etc.) (Desirable)
Work Experience:
• At least 2 years’ experience as a support worker (Essential)
• Good understanding of housing first principles.
• Experience of using person centred support plans (Essential)
• An awareness of the impact of worklessness on homeless people (Desirable)
• Knowledge of drug and alcohol misuse (Essential)
• Knowledge of mental health issues (Desirable)
To end Homelessness from the Northeast and beyond.



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Housing Solicitor
University House is seeking Housing Solicitors as part of a major expansion.
All candidates must have at least 1 year PQE of Housing Legal Aid and also a willingness to engage with wider access to justice projects.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a large housing team at one of London's most exciting NFP legal charities.
For further details, please see the job description and person specification.
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This is a fixed term contract of 3 months, for 21 hours per week.
The Supported Housing Service Manager is responsible for leading and managing supported housing services, ensuring high-quality, safe, and person-centred support for residents with diverse needs, including mental health, young people, and LGBTQ+ individuals.
Key aspects of the role include:
The Services
Service 1 - Mental health supported housing service: Adults living with moderate to severe mental health conditions, many of whom have experienced trauma, social exclusion, homelessness, substance misuse or other complex needs. Some residents may present with behaviours associated with their mental health, including heightened anxiety, emotional dysregulation, suicidal ideation, self-neglect or periods of crisis. The successful candidate must be comfortable working within these settings.
Service 2 - LGBTQ+ supported housing service. We provide both shared and self-contained accommodation, commissioned by LB Haringey, offering housing and tailored support to LGBTQI+ adults aged 25 and over.
This service supports individuals who may face challenges within mainstream homelessness provision due to their sexual orientation or gender identity, as well as those who have expressed a preference to live within an LGBTQI+-specific environment.
Our Organisation
Causeway is a London living wage employer, with a competitive pension scheme. We also offer an employee assistance programme that provides free financial, legal, and mental health advice and support to our employees. We provide core training, and continuous learning and development throughout your career with us.
To be part of the solution to homelessness in London
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Housing Scheme Manager
Join our dedicated team at Finborough Court Housing and play an important role in promoting our Society’s mission and Christian ethos as our Housing Scheme Manager.
Find out more about Finborough Court Housing
As Housing Scheme Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the scheme, supporting our residents and ensuring they enjoy a loving, caring and supportive environment where their wellbeing is at the heart of what we do.
At Pilgrims’ Friend Society, each of our homes and schemes seeks to express God’s love through compassion and support, helping people to live life to the fullest. We are committed to creating a warm and supportive environment for our “family members” (our residents) while maintaining the Christian ethos that is important to many of them.
For more information, please read the Job Pack here
Key Responsibilities
Skills & Experience
We are looking for someone who has:
Applicants must be evangelical Christians (Occupational Requirement under Regulation 7(3) of the Employment Equality (Religion and Belief) Regulations 2010).
Please read what we believe here
⏰ Hours: 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday
📞 On-call: Cover required
What We Offer
Terms and Conditions
Job title: Advocate (Housing)
Reports to: Housing Lead
Direct reports: N/A
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £31,173 per annum (inclusive of £3,990 Southeast weighting)
Working hours: Full time – 35 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Location: Hybrid with some onsite work within the Lambeth Borough
We have two positions available for this vacancy
Job Purpose
This role will be based at our Lambeth Women’s Centre in South London, delivering specialist housing support to women impacted by the criminal justice system in both prison and community settings.
Key Responsibility Areas
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Join our Housing First team and make a lasting difference to people experiencing homelessness and multiple, complex needs. As a Housing First Worker, you will provide personalised, trauma-informed support to individuals in their own homes, helping them build independence and sustain long-term tenancies. You will develop person-centred support and safety plans, manage risk, work closely with partner agencies and build strong support networks around each resident. Using a compassionate, strengths-based approach, you will empower people to achieve their goals, connect with their communities and create lasting positive change.
Main Purpose Of Job:
The Housing First Worker is part of a small dynamic team delivering a personalised, trauma informed support service to people with complex needs facing multiple exclusions in line with Housing First principles to create long term sustainable tenancies by increasing independence and maximising connectivity with the local community.
Please use the link below to learn more about the principles of Housing First:
The Principles of Housing First | Homeless Link
Main Areas Of Responsibility:
Safeguarding Statement:
Homeless Oxfordshire is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all adults, children and young people who are at risk of harm and that come into contact with our services. We believe that all adults, children and young people have an equal right to protection from abuse, regardless of their age, race, religion, ability, gender, language, background or sexual identity and consider the wellbeing of the vulnerable adult, child or young person is paramount. As a result, we have a robust safeguarding policy to ensure everyone is treated fairly and a whistleblowing policy to enable people raise any concerns confidentially. We expect everyone (staff, trustees, associates, volunteers and anyone working on behalf of the Company) to share this commitment and read, understand and adhere to this policy and related procedures.
Equal Opportunities:
We employ people on the basis of their abilities. We strive to attract and develop talent that is representative of our residents and all sections of the society, and do not discriminate based on of age, faith, disability, race, gender, sexuality and socio-economic, regional or cultural background. If you are shortlisted and need us to make any adjustments to help you attend for interview, please let us know.
About Us:
We are an open door for people experiencing homelessness whose lives have been shaped by trauma and disadvantage; providing safety, stability and support when it is needed most. We deliver this support across Oxfordshire by providing a range of accommodation with access to high quality support, offering a safe and welcoming space for people to take control of their own lives. We are an accredited Oxford Living Wage employer, and benefits to the role include: annual leave starting at 26 days (excluding bank holidays), flexible working, enhanced benefits with qualifying service, retail discounts with our Homeless Oxfordshire Benefits Hub, and life assurance up to four times your salary and a £250 bonus if you successfully refer a someone as a new colleague through our Employee Referral Scheme as a thanks from us!
What’s Next: Have a look at the job description to find out more about the role and apply on our website. Please be aware that this role is subject to an enhanced DBS disclosure check and will be undertaken for the successful candidate .
We reserve the right to close this advert early if we identify a suitable candidate before the advertised closing date.
The client requests no contact from agencies or media sales.
Terms and Conditions
Job title: Senior Advocate (Housing)
Reports to: Housing Lead
Direct reports: Housing Advocate
Start date: ASAP
Salary: £28,244.80 pro-rata (£35,306 FTE inclusive of £3,990 London weighting)
Working hours: Part Time – 28 hours per week across 4 days
Contract: Fixed-term until March 2029
Location: 1 day per week working from home, three days in the South West London Women’s Hubs or other appropriate venues.
Job Purpose
The Senior Housing Advocate will lead the delivery of housing support to women affected by the criminal justice system, homelessness and housing insecurity.
The role will provide housing advice and advocacy to women, while also supporting Housing Advocates with complex cases and day-to-day advice. The postholder will build relationships with housing, criminal justice and other services to help women access and keep safe and suitable accommodation.
The role will also help develop the Future Foundations housing programme, including housing surgeries, referral pathways and new ways of working. The Senior Housing Advocate will use learning from the service and women's experiences to help improve housing support and influence wider services.
Key Responsibility Areas
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Supported Housing Project Worker (Greenbank)
Old Trafford, Greater Manchester
£30,699.60 + LOBH Allowance
Permanent, Full Time (35 hours per week)
Closing date: 29th September 2026
Interview date: 5th October 2026
Interview location: Oaklands House, Suite 2, Second Floor, Oaklands House, 34 Washway Road, Sale, M33 6FS
35 hours per week, with services operating between 7:45am and 8:10pm, Monday to Sunday. Worked on a shift rota including 1 weekend in every 5 weeks. Shifts are either 7:45am to 3:15pm (Early) or 12:10pm to 8:10pm (Late), No sleep-in duties are required.
Our organisation is all about people – the people who live in our homes, the communities we serve, and those we work with. So, it’s no surprise that we recruit for attitude and behaviour which are central to us building relationships and delivering great experiences for these people. We employ colleagues who are passionate about making a difference who will take responsibility to get things done.
As a not-for-profit housing association, providing affordable homes and services to more than 20,000 people across Greater Manchester. We have a strong social purpose and make it our mission to enable people to live well in their home and community.
This role will help us to do this by working as part of a team within a supported housing service in Greater Manchester, providing high quality, personalised housing related support to young customers aged 16 to 25 years old.
In this role, you will be responsible for
We need people who have
It would be advantageous if you have:
Please note that an Enhanced DBS check is required for this role and you must be able to work shifts, including evenings, weekends and bank holidays where required.
The successful candidate will be flexible, reliable, resilient, professional and passionate about making a positive difference to the lives of vulnerable adults and young people.
We want to hear from you! You may use AI tools to support your application, but any content submitted must accurately reflect your own skills, experience, qualifications and suitability for the role. During the recruitment process, you may be asked to discuss and provide evidence of the information contained within your application.
Everyone’s welcome here. Our culture is inclusive, and we are committed to increasing diversity. We enable everyone to be themselves at work, so that they feel at home with us. And we trust and support people to do their best, in a role that is fulfilling and rewarding because we know that this helps us to deliver better outcomes for our customers and our colleagues.
If you want to be part of our team and help us make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.
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Do you have housing, property or facilities management experience and want to use those skills to make a real difference?
We're recruiting for a values-led organisation supporting women and children affected by violence, abuse and inequality.
As Housing Coordinator, you'll lead the management of refuge accommodation, ensuring properties remain safe, compliant and welcoming. You'll oversee health and safety, repairs and maintenance, tenancy management, contractor relationships and property compliance, while also managing a small team.
About You
This is an opportunity to join a supportive organisation where your work will directly contribute to providing safe accommodation and life-changing support for women and their families.
Please note: This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check and is open to women only under Schedule 9, Part 1 of the Equality Act 2010.
Apply today to find out more.
We want you to have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills, ability and potential; please contact us if you require any assistance or adjustment so that we can help with making the application process work for you.
Homeownership Area Manager – North Counties
Are you an experienced housing professional with a passion for delivering excellent customer service and creating thriving Later Living Communities?
We're looking for an Area Manager to lead a team of Community Managers across our North Counties region and play a key role in delivering high-quality housing management services to our homeowners and residents. This is an exciting opportunity to lead from the front, driving operational performance, customer satisfaction and service improvement across our Later Living communities. You'll provide leadership, direction and support to a dispersed team, ensuring residents live in safe, welcoming communities and receive a consistently excellent service.
This role is based within our North Counties region and can be based from either our Houghton Regis or Reading office, depending on the successful candidate's location. As a visible operational leader, you'll regularly travel to communities across the region to support colleagues and residents.
What You’ll Need
If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role
Please read before applying:
Please note, an enhanced DBS check is required for this role
Interview Date: Interviews will be held on Friday 16th and Monday 19th October and will include a presentation task
Head of Housing Development
Location: London/Hybrid
Salary: £80,000.00 per annum
Weekly Hours: 35
Reference: YMC1237090
About YMCA
Founded in England in 1844, YMCA today is a global Movement and the world's largest youth-focused charity, reaching more than 58 million people across 119 countries. In England & Wales, we are a federation of 80 local YMCAs, based in over 700 communities across 168 local authorities, supporting young people and communities to reach their potential. We are also the largest provider of supported accommodation in the country — a role that puts housing at the heart of our mission.
YMCA England & Wales is a £23 million organisation of more than 400 colleagues, supporting the wider Federation. Combined, the Movement's turnover across England & Wales reached £386 million in 2025–26. As we grow our income and impact, housing is one of our clearest opportunities for scale: through our 10,000 Homes ambition, we are building a national platform that will let local YMCAs deliver affordable and supported housing faster, at lower risk, and with a unified voice. As we take this ambition forward, we are seeking an established and inspirational Head of Housing Development to lead one of the most pivotal roles in our organisation.
About The Opportunity
This is a brand-new role. Our Head of Housing Development will establish and lead our national Housing Centre of Expertise: the capacity- and capability-building engine behind our 10,000 Homes ambition. This is not a scheme-delivery role — local YMCAs build, own and operate their own homes. Instead, you will mobilise the talent and resources of the Federation around a shared platform for scale: guiding local YMCAs from feasibility through to investment-readiness, brokering the partnerships and expertise no single YMCA could assemble alone, and leading a single national conversation with strategic partners including Homes England, the Greater London Authority and Welsh Government. You will establish a panel of preferred development partners, support funding bids, and help YMCAs learn from one another rather than rebuilding expertise scheme by scheme. Success will be measured by the pipeline and capability you build across the movement, not by any single project.
About You
You bring real knowledge of social and affordable housing development, including structuring significant financing models, grant regimes and the regulatory landscape, alongside hands-on experience of property development projects and securing private and public-sector funding. You know how to build strategic partnerships, convene and influence people you do not manage, and translate strategy into coordinated action across independent partners. Experience mobilising change across a federated, membership or infrastructure organisation would be a strong advantage, combined with an in-depth knowledge of Homes England, Greater London Authority and Welsh Government or similar agencies. Above all, you are a natural relationship-builder who can represent YMCA with confidence at a senior, national level, while helping local YMCAs move further and faster together than they could alone.
YMCA is the world's oldest and largest youth charity. Collectively, we support 402,501 young people across 708 communities in England and Wales.


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Job Role: Housing Officer
Salary: £28,935 per year
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract type: Permanent
Location: Covering Somerset, B&NES and North Somerset
Additional information:
Please note, this role involves travel across the South West, including Somerset, B&NES, and North Somerset. As travel is a regular part of the role, please note that mileage and other travel expenses can be claimed back.
About Alongside:
Alongside is the new name for Julian House.
We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England, providing outreach, accommodation and support. Our clients may be sleeping rough, fleeing abuse, rebuilding after trauma, leaving prison, recovering from addiction, or trying to settle safely in a new community. Whatever their starting point, we work alongside people to help build safety, stability and independence.
If you’d like a real sense of job satisfaction, great career prospects and a competitive benefits package, you could be who we’re looking for!
About the Role:
As a Housing Officer within our CAS3 (Community Accommodation Service Tier 3) project, you’ll be at the heart of supporting individuals leaving prison who might otherwise have nowhere to go. This is your chance to change lives every single day by providing safe, stable temporary accommodation at a crucial turning point in someone’s journey.
You’ll manage a dynamic caseload across the Southwest, working directly with people on probation as they transition back into the community. From helping someone settle into their temporary home to empowering them to build the skills and confidence they need to move on successfully; your support will be essential. No two days are the same — and every day is an opportunity to make a meaningful difference.
Responsibilities include:
Please note: Job descriptions are not exhaustive, and the successful candidate may occasionally be asked to take on other duties that align with the key responsibilities outlined.
You can view the full job description by clicking here.
Qualifications / Requirements:
There are many great reasons to join our team!
Our Ethos
As an Equal Opportunities employer, we have an Equality and Diversity Action plan in place showing our commitment in ensuring continuous improvement in creating an inclusive culture. We also have a committed group of Inclusion & Diversity champions who meet monthly to ensure progress is being made. We invite applications from people from all backgrounds and cultures, especially minority groups that are underrepresented in the workplace. We also welcome applications from those with lived experience. We embrace flexibility and are proud to be a Disability Confident and Mindful employer, as well as an Armed Forces Covenant Supporter.
If you have any special access requirements or other support needs throughout the application process (including interview), please contact us so that we can let you know how we can support you. We accept CVs and applications in all formats.
DBS Checks
We welcome applications from people with lived experience. All applicants working with our clients will be expected to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. A criminal conviction will not necessarily prevent you from becoming an employee, the decision will depend on the type of offence and its relevance to the role. If you would like to discuss any convictions you may have, please contact the person named in the advert. All information will be dealt with according to our Data Protection Policy.
Alongside is the new name for Julian House. We work with people experiencing social exclusion across the South and West of England.
Looking for work that fits around your life? Our bank (sessional) opportunities offer maximum flexibility, with day, evening, waking night, weekend and bank holiday shifts available throughout the year. Shifts are offered both in advance and at short notice, and you decide which ones you'd like to accept.
Whether you're seeking additional income, varied experience or a route into a permanent role, working as a Bank Support Worker is a great way to get started.
YMCA DownsLink Group is the leading charity for children and young people across Sussex and Surrey. We offer safe homes, mental health support and trusted advice.
We believe that every child and young person has the right to be safe, heard and to shape their own future. We work alongside them to make that happen.
We are here for children and young people, many of whom face multiple challenges and need our support.
Our Values - we do what’s right, we work with heart, and we build real connections – guide us in all our actions.
We are seeking Bank Supported Housing Support Workers to join our dedicated team at Worthing Foyer.
Worthing Foyer is a 29-bed supported accommodation service for young people aged 16 to 25, providing medium to low-level support in a safe and welcoming environment. Our service is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and takes a trauma-informed and psychologically informed approach to helping young people develop essential life skills, build resilience, identify their goals and achieve greater independence.
Located in the heart of Worthing, the Foyer has strong links with the local community and plays an active role in supporting young people to move forward positively with their lives.
About the Role
As a Bank Support Worker, you will work alongside our experienced team of Support Workers and Night Workers to provide practical and emotional support to residents. You will build positive relationships with young people, helping them navigate challenges and access opportunities that support their personal development and future aspirations.
Your responsibilities will include providing support, guidance and signposting around areas such as:
You will also contribute to the safe and effective day-to-day running of the service, providing consistency, reliability and encouragement to the young people we support.
About You
As an important member of our wider team, you'll play a key role in creating a stable, safe and supportive environment for the young people we work with. While this role offers flexibility, we rely on our Bank Support Workers to provide dependable support and honour the shifts they have agreed to work. Your contribution is vital in ensuring the service remains well-staffed, secure and consistent, enabling young people to receive the reliable support they need to thrive.
You will ideally have experience of working with young people or within a supported housing, care, education or community setting. You will have an understanding of the challenges, risks and opportunities facing young people, together with a genuine passion for helping them achieve positive outcomes.
Most importantly, you will be approachable, compassionate and resilient, with a commitment to empowering young people to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed to build positive and fulfilling futures.
If you're excited by this opportunity but don't meet every requirement, we would still love to hear from you. We recognise that valuable skills and experience can come from a variety of backgrounds, and you may be exactly the person we're looking for.
If you would like any further information or an informal discussion about this post, please contact [email protected] and [email protected].
Should you require any assistance with our application process, please email us at [email protected].
CLOSING DATE: Sunday 4 October 2026 at midnight.
TO APPLY: Scroll down the page to the application form. Please also download the job profile (below), which includes the full role description and person specification.
PLEASE NOTE: We are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorship for this role, so applicants must already have the right to live and work in the UK independently.
An inclusive workplace We are committed to policies and practices of equity, diversity, and inclusion and to supporting our people to make sure our culture is consistent with this commitment.
Accessibility If you require assistance or have questions regarding the application process, please do contact us.
YMCA DLG requires all staff and volunteers to be committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, and to respond proactively to safeguarding concerns.
Successful applicants will undergo a thorough background screening process, conducted by an accredited third-party provider. This includes an Enhanced DBS check (with Children’s and Adults’ Barred Lists) as well as comprehensive reference and activity checks.
Our mission is to help children and young people have a fair chance to be who they want to be.

Operational Manager – Supported Housing
We are seeking an experienced Operational Manager to lead two specialist supported housing services, helping people build independence through recovery, housing and employment.
Position: Operational Manager – Supported Housing
Salary: £36,729 per annum, plus £1,218 Essential User Car Allowance and management on-call allowance
Location: Brighton
Hours: 37 hours per week
Contract: 12-month fixed-term contract
Working pattern: Hybrid – up to one day per week working from home, with additional flexibility when report writing
Closing date: CVs will be reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is encouraged.
About the role
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead two established supported housing services helping people experiencing homelessness, recovery from substance use and barriers to employment to move towards greater independence.
You will manage two small, experienced teams across services providing shared accommodation in Brighton. While each service has its own remit and outcomes, both focus on providing safe accommodation alongside the support people need to rebuild their lives through recovery, employment, training and increased independence.
Key responsibilities will include:
About you
You will be an experienced and resilient people manager with a professional background in supported housing, homelessness, addiction and recovery, social care or complex needs.
You will have experience of line management and team supervision, alongside the ability to manage competing priorities, risk and challenging situations. Knowledge of Psychologically Informed Practice and Trauma Informed Care is important, as are strong communication, partnership-working and report-writing skills.
Above all, you will be someone who can support and motivate both staff and clients while maintaining high standards of safety, accountability and service delivery.
About the organisation
You will be joining an established Sussex charity supporting people to overcome disadvantage and achieve greater independence.
Other roles you may have experience of could include Supported Housing Manager, Service Manager, Housing Services Manager, Recovery Services Manager, Homelessness Services Manager, Supported Accommodation Manager, Complex Needs Manager, Operations Manager or Social Care Manager.
Further Note:
Using AI in your application
We recognise that AI tools such as ChatGPT, Copilot Chat and Gemini can be helpful when preparing an application. However, we want to hear about your experience and skills in your own words, so we ask that you minimise the use of AI.
Please provide clear, genuine examples of how your skills and experience meet the requirements of the role. The STAR model can be helpful when structuring your examples.
Applications are reviewed by at least two hiring managers and AI is not used to assess applications. Applications that rely heavily on AI can sound generic and make it difficult to understand your individual experience, so please make sure your application reflects you.